Healthcare

• N.B. nurses call for preventative health care as public consultations begin

  The NB Nurses Union is calling for more preventative health-care, while the NB Medical Society is submitting suggestions from doctors to government soon.

  Health

  Mar 3
• N.B. health-care consultations begin this week, results considered for 5-year plan

  Virtual engagement sessions take place biweekly, beginning with Sackville this Thursday, ending with Edmundston on April 27. Results will be considered in a five-year health plan.

  Health

  Mar 2
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• Before rolling out vaccines to Black Canadian communities, advocates call on governments to rebuild trust

  Despite being among those hardest hit by the virus, many Black Canadians are eyeing the COVID-19 vaccine warily. Advocates say their skepticism comes from a legitimate place.

  Perspectives

  Mar 2
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• Jordan’s Principle order may cost feds $15B in compensation, PBO says

  Indigenous children that were denied or delayed in essential healthcare services will be compensated and could cost the federal government $15 billion in compensation.

  Health

  Feb 24
• Healthcare Heroes: chief medical officer describes COVID-19’s impact

  While it’s been a challenge, Dr. Susan Shaw said health-care workers know how important they are right now.

  Health

  Feb 16
• Healthcare Heroes: Saskatoon ER nurse describes work during pandemic

  'COVID has pretty much taken over our lives,' says Royal University Hospital ER nurse, Carol Scrivener.

  Health

  Feb 10
• Okanagan healthcare company develops modern medication dispenser

  "We can see when people take their medications. Caregivers and family members can dial into that and see that their loved ones are taking their medications correctly."

  Health

  Jan 13
• Exeter woman wins Dream Lottery’s ultimate prize

  Lori Flynn will now have a tough choice to make between a furnished home in London or Kilworth, two prize packages combines with $750,000, or a $1-million.

  Dec 11, 2020
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• Radiothon of Hope & Healing exceeds donation goal

  This year's St. Boniface Radiothon of Hope & Healing presented by Vickar Automotive Group on 680 CJOB well exceeded its goal of $155,000.

  Nov 27, 2020
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• Front-line caregivers in Manitoba to receive $5 hourly wage topup

  Manitoba's government has announced a program to top up the wages of caregivers across the province by $5 an hour.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2020